Layla Khoo is a multimedia artist specialising in site-specific, participatory installations - her practice positioned in the liminal space between art for practice and art for purpose. Her work is responsive – responding
to ideas, events or collections of objects. Layla is particularly interested in
creating participatory artworks to further engage audiences in the heritage narratives
she works with using the lens of contemporary societal issues.
Layla has recently completed a practice-based PhD at the University of Leeds and in partnership with Hardwick Hall (National Trust). Her research focused on how participatory contemporary art may affect visitor engagement with heritage narratives, and how any effect can be measured and evaluated - how the act of participation can be used to hold and express differing visitor experiences and values in response to heritage narratives, including unexpected and evolving outcomes resulting from participation.
Layla is currently working on a Research and Development project exploring plaster carving and tile making, supported by Arts Council England.
Layla has previously worked with collections within the
National Trust, independent museums, with diverse communities and created
permanent sculpture for Forestry England.
